As I said in the last post, it was a very weird day when I miserably missed the Funicular Ride to go atop the Buda Castle. However, with the Budapest Card, the shuttle bus that goes from Clark Ádám tér to all the spots in Buda Castle Hill, is covered. So that's what I took! Though the name says Castle, its more of a Palace and not a citadel styled building that I had expected! Today the Castle houses the Hungarian National Gallery and The Budapest History Museum.
To Stay:
Hotels and B&Bs at all price points are available in Budapest City Centre.
Here’s my review of Hotel Danubius Astoria where I stayed.
To Get There:
Local Transport within Budapest is possible with metro, tram, buses and boats which are free with Budapest Card.
All these sites are on the Buda Castle Hill and are walkable though not very close to each other. The Shuttle Bus has 4 stops on the hill and is the best mode of transport which is included in the Budapest Card.
On Google Maps: Clark Ádám tér, Buda Castle (National Gallery), History Museum, Alexander Palace, Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church, Medieval Jewish Prayer House, Buda Tower
All these sites are on the Buda Castle Hill and are walkable though not very close to each other. The Shuttle Bus has 4 stops on the hill and is the best mode of transport which is included in the Budapest Card.
On Google Maps: Clark Ádám tér, Buda Castle (National Gallery), History Museum, Alexander Palace, Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church, Medieval Jewish Prayer House, Buda Tower
Entry Ticket & Timings:
National Gallery: HUF 1800 (Free with Budapest Card); Tue-Sun: 10:00AM - 6:00PM
History Museum: HUF 2400 (Free with Budapest Card); Tue-Sun: 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Alexander Palace: Not open to public, Change of Guards happens every hour from 8:30AM to 5:00PM
Fisherman's Bastion: HUF 1000 (10% off Free with Budapest Card); All days: 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Matthias Church: HUF 1500 each for entry and tower climb; All days: 1:00PM - 5:00PM for tourists.Open to devotees at other times.
Medieval Jewish Prayer House: Wed-Sun: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Buda Tower: HUF 1500 (Free with Budapest Card); All days: 10:00AM - 6:00PM
National Gallery: HUF 1800 (Free with Budapest Card); Tue-Sun: 10:00AM - 6:00PM
History Museum: HUF 2400 (Free with Budapest Card); Tue-Sun: 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Alexander Palace: Not open to public, Change of Guards happens every hour from 8:30AM to 5:00PM
Fisherman's Bastion: HUF 1000 (10% off Free with Budapest Card); All days: 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Matthias Church: HUF 1500 each for entry and tower climb; All days: 1:00PM - 5:00PM for tourists.Open to devotees at other times.
Medieval Jewish Prayer House: Wed-Sun: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Buda Tower: HUF 1500 (Free with Budapest Card); All days: 10:00AM - 6:00PM
P.S: I was invited by Budapest Tourism to experience the city for review purposes, however the opinions are my own and this post does not to advertise the product/service.